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Iowa Pediatricians Earn National Recognition for Child Health Work Iowa AAP receives Outstanding Chapter Award after statewide work on immunizations, preventive care and pediatric health DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 12, 2026 – Iowa pediatricians have received national recognition for work to improve children’s health across the state, including community outreach efforts that helped provide more than 2,000 vaccinations to Iowa children and families. The American Academy of Pediatrics named its Iowa Chapter (Iowa AAP) an Outstanding Chapter in recognition of its work in child health, advocacy, physician education and community engagement. “This recognition reflects the work of pediatricians and partners across Iowa who help children and families access the care and resources they need,” said Ashlesha Kaushik, MD, MS, FAAP, president of the Iowa Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. “Iowa pediatricians go above and beyond for the patients they serve, and we are proud to see that work recognized nationally.” Over the past year, Iowa AAP has supported initiatives addressing childhood immunizations, obesity prevention and treatment, maternal and infant health, pediatric mental health, developmental screening, oral health and physician education. Community outreach efforts helped provide more than 2,000 vaccinations to Iowa children and families. The chapter also distributed more than 200 copies of “Bye Bye Big Sick,” a children’s vaccine education book co-authored by Iowa pediatrician Nathan Boonstra, MD, and nearly 900 resources designed to encourage healthy eating and other healthy habits. Other ongoing efforts include pediatric mental health and suicide prevention, infectious disease education, developmental screening for children from…
Iowa Medical Society Launches Statewide Physician Mentoring Network
Iowa Medical Society Launches Statewide Physician Mentoring Network Iowa White Coat Network aims to strengthen connections and Iowa’s physician workforce DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Medical Society has launched the Iowa White Coat Network, a new statewide mentoring program designed to connect Iowa medical students, residents, practicing physicians, and…
Read MoreStatement on the executive order changing childhood vaccine schedule
Statement on the executive order changing childhood vaccine schedule from the Iowa Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Iowa Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics continue to strongly recommend the full set of immunizations to help keep children healthy. Pediatricians’ recommendations…
Read MoreIowa Pediatricians Earn National Recognition for Child Health Work
Iowa Pediatricians Earn National Recognition for Child Health Work Iowa AAP receives Outstanding Chapter Award after statewide work on immunizations, preventive care and pediatric health DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 12, 2026 – Iowa pediatricians have received national recognition for work to improve children’s health across the state, including community outreach efforts that…
Read MoreIowa Medical Society Receives National Advocacy Award for Operation I.O.W.A.
Iowa Medical Society Receives National Advocacy Award for Operation I.O.W.A. Physician workforce initiative recognized among the nation’s top medical society programs DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Medical Society (IMS) received the 2026 Profiles of Excellence Awards honor in the Advocacy category from the American Association of Medical Society Executives…
Read MoreIowa Medical Society Applauds Expansion of Iowa’s Physician Workforce Pipeline
Iowa Medical Society Applauds Expansion of Iowa’s Physician Workforce Pipeline Graduate Medical Education expansion will help strengthen physician training opportunities and improve access to care across Iowa. DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Medical Society (IMS) applauds Governor Kim Reynolds, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Iowa’s teaching hospitals, and…
Read MoreIowa Medical Society Launches Statewide Iowa Health Care Job Board to Support Workforce Recruitment Efforts
Iowa Medical Society Launches Statewide Iowa Health Care Job Board to Support Workforce Recruitment Efforts New platform connects Iowa health care employers with physicians and health care professionals statewide DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Medical Society (IMS) has launched the Iowa Health Care Job Board, a new statewide workforce…
Read MoreIowa Medical Society Applauds Governor Reynolds’ Signature on Landmark Insurance Reform Legislation
Iowa Medical Society Applauds Governor Reynolds’ Signature on Landmark Insurance Reform Legislation DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Medical Society today applauded the signature of Gov. Kim Reynolds on House File 2635 during a bill signing ceremony at Monroe County Hospital & Clinics, advancing significant reforms to prior authorization and…
Read More2026–2027 IMS Board of Directors Announced
2026-2027 IMS Board of Directors Announced Election process brings new physician leaders to the board to guide strategy, strengthen patient care and address the state’s physician shortage crisis DES MOINES, Iowa – Lillian Erdahl, MD of Iowa City has been installed as president of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS), leading…
Read MoreIowa Medical Society Applauds Passage of Physician Licensure Reform Bill
Iowa Medical Society Applauds Passage of Physician Licensure Reform Bill DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Medical Society (IMS) today announced that its priority physician licensure reform bill has passed the Iowa Legislature and now awaits the governor’s signature, marking a significant step forward in reducing administrative burdens on physicians and strengthening…
Read MoreIowa Medical Society Foundation Announces 2026 Global Health Scholars
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Iowa Medical Society Foundation Announces 2026 Global Health Scholars Nineteen medical students in Iowa selected to strengthen physician pipeline DES MOINES, Iowa – April 2, 2026 – The Iowa Medical Society Foundation (IMSF) has selected 19 outstanding medical students as recipients of the 2026 IMSF Global Health…
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